Retro Saturday gives us a chance to share a post from the past and spend time with our families. Heather says: This dish is simple and very kid friendly, but is unlikely to recieve approval from either Weight Watchers™ or the Surgeon General. Carmelized Garlic Chicken 1 stick butter 4 garlic cloves – minced or …
Dear Home Ec 101, A while ago you posted a recipe for fettucini alfredo and suggested adding steamed broccoli. So, maybe it makes me look an idiot and maybe it doesn’t, but is there a proper way to steam broccoli? Signed, Stymied by Steam Heather says: While you don’t need any fancy tools to steam …
Ivy says: This steps out of the Home Ec category a bit, but I thought it was important enough to put here. And, it does have to do with personal finances, so there is that. Recently a dear friend of mine emailed me about watching her mom work two jobs to help finance her adult …
Ivy says: I have a longstanding agreement with my friends from both in town and out of town. You’re welcome to come see me anytime, whether it’s short notice or if you schedule weeks in advance. Just come on. I want to see you. I’m often tested on that, and people have come to my …
Heather says: First of all I want to thank Ivy for managing our site for the duration of my 4,000 mile round trip to the Midwest. Mr. Heather was lucky enough to join us for the return trip and was able to experience the magic that is traveling with three children under five. Let me …
Ivy says: Happy Labor Day, American Home Eccers! Ah, a day in which we celebrate work by taking the day off! Let’s not forget our sister workers who came before us… The women in the 1990s who fought against the “glass ceilings” and are just now beginning to break through them. The moms in the …
Ivy says: And, we have a winner! I use a randomizer at Randomizer.org to determine the winners of all my giveaways. Let’s take a look at the results: (Click to make bigger) The winner is lucky number 46, which is Kaye from Mrs. Nespy’s Frugal World! Congratulations! (I’ll be contacting you for your details, Kaye.) …
Ivy says: Several things on tap this morning, so you get one of those catch-all posts. First, a gigantic THANK YOU to all the comments on my “A Side Helping Of Transparency” posts. I am so glad for all the sympathetic and understanding comments. Home Eccers are the very, very best and I love you …
Ivy says: It’s a foggy Wednesday morning and my brain’s about as foggy as it is outside. That means it’s time for Ask The Audience! So, Home Eccers, here’s what is on my mind this morning: What are your favorite and least favorite cleaning products? Me, I love Bar Keeper’s Friend, baking soda, vinegar and …
Ivy says: Hi. My name is Ivy Hogan and I am using anti-depressants. That might not sound like a shocking revelation- after all, I’ve read several posts in recent weeks decrying how many doctors overprescribe anti-depressants, and how, surely, all these people who are on anti-depressants don’t really need them. I, myself, fought being put …